Autoimmune Resource and Research Centre celebrates 30 years with a Twilight Canape event
Local not for profit charity the Autoimmune Resource and Research Centre held a lively and fun evening to acknowledge the... Read Story
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Whale whisperer
A close encounter with a killer whale changed the course of Lisa Skelton’s life. Born and raised in Lake Macquarie, 30-year-old Lisa Skelton was always going to have an affinity with the water, but she had no idea how deep their relationship would become. The excitement she felt when she first experienced a killer whale... Read Story Read StoryCoastal Dream
The owners of this beachside home in Corlette, Richard and Rachel, had already built six houses. This is their masterpiece and, they say, their ‘forever home’. As you climb the beautiful, Blackbutt staircase to the main living area of this four bedroom family home you can’t help but feel on top of the world (in... Read Story Read StoryIn his nature
When it comes to understanding the natural history of this region, nobody lives and breathes it more than Bill Dowling. Bill Dowling has more than a home in this valley, he has a history going back four generations. More importantly he has a profundity of knowledge of the nature of this place, an intimacy with... Read Story Read StoryShe’s got your back
Melissa Histon is the Founder and CEO of Newcastle-based charity Got Your Back Sista (GYBS), which for the past three years has provided relief and support to hundreds of women and children across the region. While that has meant countless hours of work and stress for Melissa, the positive outcomes she sees first-hand make it... Read Story Read StoryA holiday in history
On the banks of the Paterson River, at a property called Duninald, sits Old Duninald, a house reputed to be the region’s oldest standing home. It was built in 1822 as a result of a land grant to William Dun and his descendants owned the property until 2005. The Duninald property contains two homesteads, some... Read Story Read StoryBrokenwood
From hobby to heavyweight: Sally Evans on the past and the present of one of the Hunter’s most prestigious wineries. My earliest memory of James Halliday is from so long ago that he still had hair. He is in stubbies and gumboots, sitting on a concrete floor surrounded by empty wine bottles, into which he... Read Story Read StoryExhibition: Flora of the Hunter region
12 March until 10 June 2019 A cross-pollination of science, environment, education and art has spawned a vivid depiction of... Read Story
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Stroud Show 2019
26 and 27 April 2019 There is something for everyone at the Stroud Show from fast and furious fence post... Read Story
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Annual Hunter Safety Awards honour WHS leaders
Tomago Aluminium has taken out the region’s most prestigious safety award, the ‘Gold’ Safety Helmet for WHS Business of the... Read Story
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Newcastle Museum exhibition: Flora of the Hunter Region
12 March – 9 June 2019 This exhibition marks the launch of the newly published book “Flora of the Hunter Region... Read Story
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Ambervale in the Hunter Valley sells
Ambervale, a 27-hectare estate in Scone has sold in December 2018 for an undisclosed amount. The Cressfield Road property includes... Read Story
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The Equal Futures Project: International Women’s Day Breakfast
Newcastle’s International Women’s Day Breakfast was held on 8 March 2019 at Wests in Newcastle. More than 500 attendees made... Read Story
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Hiding behind the flowers
Elise and Damien tied the knot on 8 December 2018 at the Hickson Street Lookout in Merewether. Elise and her... Read Story
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Business Development Forum: Business of Sport
The Business of Sport was the topic of a panel discussion organized by the Hunter Business Chamber as part of... Read Story
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The flower girl (almost) stole the show
Louise and Lachlan were married on 13 October 2018at Vinden Estate, Pokolbin It was raining for two weeks straight before... Read Story
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